Joey Logano Calls for Track Cleanup After Watkins Glen Fiasco

Joey Logano didn’t hold back his frustration after a tough race at Watkins Glen International. He described the track conditions as a “complete disaster” following a collision during the 83rd lap of the Round of 16 in the 2024 Cup playoffs.

While driving the No. 22 Ford, Logano attempted a risky maneuver that resulted in a three-wide situation with Brad Keselowski and William Byron, ultimately leading to a wreck where Byron’s front tire got stuck in Keselowski’s car.

Logano took responsibility for the incident, stating, “I needed to check up more but the track’s a complete disaster. I got pushed four-wide at one point, and I got into the marbles.” He elaborated, “When I turned left, I had junk all over my tires and ended up hitting him.” Via Bob Pockrass

Logano expressed that his frustrations weren’t just a knee-jerk reaction, asserting, “I brought it up multiple times about cleaning the track before restarts, but that didn’t happen.”

William Byron faced significant consequences from the wreck, finishing in P34. Thankfully, he had managed to secure some stage points earlier, providing a bit of cushion for the weekend’s disappointing result.

After the race, Byron shared his thoughts: “I was trying to get to the outside of the No. 22, and the No. 6 hooked back to the left. Glad we scored some points in Stage two.” He added, “Now we just need a solid performance at Bristol after this nightmare weekend.”

Reflecting on his mistake, he admitted, “I got a bit loose and clipped the inside wall—just driver error. I’m gutted, as it was an amazing race with good battles at the end.” Via Motorsport.com

2024 Go Bowling at the Glen NASCAR Cup Series Race Results

1. Chris Buescher
2. Shane van Gisbergen
3. Carson Hocevar
4. Ross Chastain
5. Zane Smith
6. Chase Briscoe
7. Michael McDowell
8. Corey LaJoie
9. Ryan Preece
10. Austin Cindric
11. Noah Gragson
12. Kyle Larson
13. Daniel Suarez
14. Christopher Bell
15. Joey Logano
16. Todd Gilliland
17. Bubba Wallace
18. Alex Bowman
19. Chase Elliott
20. Martin Truex Jr.
21. John Hunter Nemechek
22. Ty Gibbs
23. Denny Hamlin
24. Harrison Burton
25. Josh Berry
26. Brad Keselowski
27. Tyler Reddick
28. Austin Dillon
29. Justin Haley
30. Kyle Busch
31. Daniel Hemric
32. Juan Pablo Montoya
33. Erik Jones
34. William Byron
35. Kaz Grala
36. AJ Allmendinger
37. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
38. Ryan Blaney